Nozzolio leads holiday drive for troops

There’s a week left to donate to Sen. Michael Nozzolio’s annual “Holiday Drive for the Troops.’’

Nozzolio, R-Fayette, is collecting non-perishable foods and beverages and personal items like DVDs, pens and stationery, and small articles of clothing like hats and socks for U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

“We must never forget the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform make for us every day,’’ Nozzolio said in a news release.

Donations must be dropped off by next Tuesday at Nozzolio’s Seneca Falls office at 119 Fall St. This year, Nozzolio has expanded the drive so people can also drop off contributions at the offices of Assemblyman Gary Finch, 69 South St., Auburn, and Assemblyman Bob Oaks, 10 Leach Road, Lyons.

Non-perishable foods including snacks, gum and hard candy along with dry mix beverages like tea and lemonade are welcome donations. Anyone with questions can call Nozzolio’s office at 888-568-9816.

Nozzolio plans to send the items to U.S. troops overseas.

“As I travel throughout my district I met many families with loved ones serving abroad. I have learned from them how much it truly means to our soldiers to receive packages from home,’’ Nozzolio said.
You can reach Scott Rapp at srapp@syracuse.com or 289-4839